Clearstrength® XT100 toughener is available for thermosetting applications such as structural adhesives and high-performance composites. This product is reportedly based on patented Arkema technology designed to improve dispersion and viscosity control when compared to conventional core-shell tougheners.
“Our new patented technology enables performance and processing advantages that haven’t been available in these application areas before,” said Philippe Haji, global plastics additives R&D director. “Working with formulators of methacrylate and epoxy-based structural adhesives and epoxy-based composites, we are seeing significantly increased toughness with limited impact on viscosity or glass transition temperatures.”